pennsylvania driving manual

Pennsylvania Driving Pennsylvania Driving ManualManual

Mrs. Wheeling Mrs. Wheeling

2010-20112010-2011

Course of StudyCourse of Study

Driver Education will teach to the state Driver Education will teach to the state manual. Students will learn about manual. Students will learn about licensing and the new graduated license licensing and the new graduated license procedures. Class will explore the safety procedures. Class will explore the safety problems of residential driving, country problems of residential driving, country driving, small town driving, interstate, and driving, small town driving, interstate, and metropolitan driving. We will also cover metropolitan driving. We will also cover signs, signals, pavement markings, car signs, signals, pavement markings, car care and insurance. This course is 30 care and insurance. This course is 30 classroom hours and is helpful for Driver classroom hours and is helpful for Driver Education Car, which is six hours behind Education Car, which is six hours behind the wheel, that meets the federal the wheel, that meets the federal standard of 30-6.standard of 30-6.

Class RulesClass Rules

1.1. Follow all directions the first time they are given.Follow all directions the first time they are given.

2.2. Keep hands, feet, and all objects to yourself.Keep hands, feet, and all objects to yourself.

3.3. Be on time for class and DO NOT leave your seat Be on time for class and DO NOT leave your seat before the bell. If you are late, hand me your before the bell. If you are late, hand me your pass and take your seat, or come in and take pass and take your seat, or come in and take your seat and you will be marked tardy.your seat and you will be marked tardy.

4.4. Be supportive and respectful of your classmates Be supportive and respectful of your classmates and teacher. When answering a question make and teacher. When answering a question make sure you respect the answer given.sure you respect the answer given.

5.5. FOLLOW all safety rules.FOLLOW all safety rules.

6.6. DEFIANT BEHAVIOR NOT BE TOLERATEDDEFIANT BEHAVIOR NOT BE TOLERATED

GradingGrading

Safety Education is a Safety Education is a GRADUATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTREQUIREMENT. Students are given . Students are given a letter grade A to F. The grade will a letter grade A to F. The grade will be determined by the areas listed be determined by the areas listed below and a final test that is 20% of below and a final test that is 20% of the final grade.the final grade.

1.1. Tests & Quizzes 3. Class Tests & Quizzes 3. Class participationparticipation

2.2. Final Test 4. PacketFinal Test 4. Packet

Time Management & Make-Up Time Management & Make-Up WorkWork

Each class is 40 minutes in length. Students Each class is 40 minutes in length. Students should report directly to their assigned should report directly to their assigned areas. Each student should have their areas. Each student should have their packet and something to write with, daily.packet and something to write with, daily.

All classes missed for any reason need to be All classes missed for any reason need to be made up. Information missed will be on made up. Information missed will be on quizzes and tests and should be made up in quizzes and tests and should be made up in accordance with the student handbook.accordance with the student handbook.

Learner’s PermitLearner’s Permit

Driving in PA is a privilegeDriving in PA is a privilege Minimum age is 16Minimum age is 16

Complete the Complete the applicationapplication. Front and Back, . Front and Back, which includes the doctor’s form which includes the doctor’s form

Check or Money Order– NO cashCheck or Money Order– NO cash Parent/Guardian Consent formParent/Guardian Consent form

You drive at your parent’s privilegeYou drive at your parent’s privilege They may have the state rescind your licenseThey may have the state rescind your license

Proof of identificationProof of identification Birth CertificateBirth Certificate Social Security cardSocial Security card NO PhotocopiesNO Photocopies

At The Test CenterAt The Test Center

Vision test Vision test Try without your glassesTry without your glasses

Must pass or go to your own eye doctorMust pass or go to your own eye doctor

Knowledge TestKnowledge Test 18 Questions from the manual18 Questions from the manual 15 Correct to pass15 Correct to pass

Driving on a PA PermitDriving on a PA Permit

Curfew in effect 11pm to 5 amCurfew in effect 11pm to 5 am Must have licensed driver age 21+Must have licensed driver age 21+ Licensed driver must be up frontLicensed driver must be up front Licensed driver, physically able to Licensed driver, physically able to

drivedrive After hours with After hours with

spouse/parent/guardianspouse/parent/guardian Number of passengers=seatbeltsNumber of passengers=seatbelts

Receiving your LicenseReceiving your License

Permit is good for one yearPermit is good for one year You must have 50 hours of practice You must have 50 hours of practice

drivingdriving You must drive for 6 months on the You must drive for 6 months on the

permitpermit You can test 3 times on each permitYou can test 3 times on each permit 16 & 17 year olds must wait one week if 16 & 17 year olds must wait one week if

failedfailed After three fails permit needs replacedAfter three fails permit needs replaced

Items for the Road testItems for the Road test

Your signed learner’s permitYour signed learner’s permit Valid Driver’s license Valid Driver’s license Valid car registrationValid car registration Valid current insuranceValid current insurance 50 hour confirmation form completed50 hour confirmation form completed

Test Car and InstrumentationTest Car and Instrumentation

Car will be spot inspectedCar will be spot inspected Instructor may ask for lights, flashers Instructor may ask for lights, flashers

etc.etc. In car he may ask to operate all In car he may ask to operate all

controlscontrols Seat Belts MUST be wornSeat Belts MUST be worn

ROAD TEST at DMVROAD TEST at DMV

You must Parallel Park- shows skill levelYou must Parallel Park- shows skill level Test will include:Test will include:

Two rightsTwo rights Two leftsTwo lefts One speed limit changeOne speed limit change One traffic control: stop sign-traffic lightOne traffic control: stop sign-traffic light

Successful test- photo licenseSuccessful test- photo license

Fail test 16-17 wait one week, 18+ wait a dayFail test 16-17 wait one week, 18+ wait a day

Road Test through CompanyRoad Test through Company

1.1. Company Name: Transportation Company Name: Transportation SolutionsSolutions

2.2. 6 hours of driving6 hours of driving

3.3. Cost of course: $330Cost of course: $330

4.4. Application forms from me or in Application forms from me or in officeoffice

5.5. Driver’s test has same components Driver’s test has same components except No Parallel Parking.except No Parallel Parking.

Signs, Signals and Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings Pavement Markings

Standard Traffic Lights- nationally Standard Traffic Lights- nationally VerticalVertical

Top is Top is REDRED Middle is Middle is YELLOWYELLOW Bottom is Bottom is GREENGREEN Fourth Light is an ARROWFourth Light is an ARROW

HorizontalHorizontal Left light is Left light is REDRED

Middle is Middle is YELLOWYELLOWRight is Right is GREENGREENFourth is an ARROWFourth is an ARROW

LIGHTSLIGHTS

REDRED light light Steady means stop wait for cycleSteady means stop wait for cycle Flashing stop look and proceedFlashing stop look and proceedYELLOWYELLOW light light

Steady means light is cyclingSteady means light is cyclingFlashing indicates intersection you Flashing indicates intersection you continuecontinue

GREENGREEN light lightSteady means proceed when traffic clearsSteady means proceed when traffic clears

ArrowsArrows function by Colorfunction by Color

Non Functioning LightNon Functioning Light

Think Think “Stop Sign”“Stop Sign” Intersection becomes four way stopIntersection becomes four way stop All rules of a four way stop appliesAll rules of a four way stop applies Lane BoxesLane Boxes

Allows for traffic pattern changeAllows for traffic pattern change Arrows show which lane to travel inArrows show which lane to travel in Functions usually during rush hourFunctions usually during rush hour

Pedestrian SignalsPedestrian Signals

Functions along with Traffic lightsFunctions along with Traffic lights Walk sign is White Stick Figure or Walk sign is White Stick Figure or

“Walk”“Walk” Don’t Walk is Orange Hand or words Don’t Walk is Orange Hand or words

Flashing means cycle of light is soonFlashing means cycle of light is soon Steady no pedestrian traffic crossesSteady no pedestrian traffic crosses

Use to know the time left on Use to know the time left on GreenGreen

Blind PedestriansBlind Pedestrians

White CaneWhite Cane Seeing Eye DogSeeing Eye Dog

Large dogLarge dog Chest harness, pressed against ownerChest harness, pressed against owner

Be on special guard with Blind Be on special guard with Blind PedestriansPedestrians

SCHOOL ZONE SIGNALSSCHOOL ZONE SIGNALS

Yellow Warning Light indicate hoursYellow Warning Light indicate hours Speed Limit, 15 MPH during school Speed Limit, 15 MPH during school

hourshours Three point violationThree point violation Fines must also be paidFines must also be paid

RAILROAD CROSSINGSRAILROAD CROSSINGS

75% of PA crossings have only warning 75% of PA crossings have only warning and cross-buck signs at the tracksand cross-buck signs at the tracks

20% have 20% have REDRED warning lights warning lights Drivers are required to stop, look and listenDrivers are required to stop, look and listen If space allows drive on over the tracksIf space allows drive on over the tracks

5% have 5% have REDRED lights and gates lights and gates Must stop and wait, points and suspensionMust stop and wait, points and suspension

Maintain speed to cross all the tracksMaintain speed to cross all the tracks

I. Pennsylvania Laws and I. Pennsylvania Laws and RegulationsRegulations

TRAFFIC LAWSTRAFFIC LAWS SIGNS- Identify from a distanceSIGNS- Identify from a distance

A. A. SHAPESSHAPES::1.1. PentagonPentagon 2.2. Triangle- Pointing DownTriangle- Pointing Down3.3. CircleCircle4.4. DiamondDiamond

Traffic Laws Traffic Laws

5. 5. OctagonOctagon

6.6. Vertical RectangleVertical Rectangle

7.7. Horizontal RectangleHorizontal Rectangle

8.8. PennantPennant

9.9. Non Parallel RectangleNon Parallel Rectangle

ColorsColors

1.1. RedRed– – ProhibitiveProhibitive

2.2. YellowYellow– – WarningWarning

3.3. GreenGreen– – GuideGuide

4.4. OrangeOrange– – ConstructionConstruction

5.5. BlackBlack/White– /White– InformativeInformative

6.6. BrownBrown– – Parks & RecreationParks & Recreation

7.7. BlueBlue– – Motor ServicesMotor Services

REGULATORY SIGNSREGULATORY SIGNS

Stop signsStop signs Complete stop is when you rock backComplete stop is when you rock back 4-Way Stop all traffic stops4-Way Stop all traffic stops

First is firstFirst is first Yield to the rightYield to the right Turning left yieldsTurning left yields Law of the jungleLaw of the jungle

Yield signs- bordered in red possible Yield signs- bordered in red possible stopstop

Cross-buck signs- locate rail tracksCross-buck signs- locate rail tracks

REGULATORY SIGNSREGULATORY SIGNS

NO - Circle and a SlashNO - Circle and a Slash No to what ever is under the No to what ever is under the

slashslash U-turns legal everywhere elseU-turns legal everywhere else

Directional SignsDirectional Signs Lane adjustmentsLane adjustments

Speed Limit-Speed Limit-max under ideal conditionsmax under ideal conditions

+5MPH is a wives tale+5MPH is a wives tale

WARNING SIGNS- YellowWARNING SIGNS- Yellow

No Passing ZoneNo Passing Zone Left side of the roadLeft side of the road Shows the end of the passing zoneShows the end of the passing zone

Chevron SignsChevron Signs Large V’s that point you through the Large V’s that point you through the

curvecurve CurveCurve

Designed for that stretch of roadDesigned for that stretch of road May have adjusted safe speed on bottomMay have adjusted safe speed on bottom


Divided HighwayDivided Highway Shows where the highway splitsShows where the highway splits Shows where the highway rejoinsShows where the highway rejoins

Lane EndsLane Ends Shows the lane merges into continuing Shows the lane merges into continuing

lanelane IntersectionsIntersections

Design and direction of intersectionsDesign and direction of intersections Circular intersection or traffic circleCircular intersection or traffic circle


Narrow Bridge signNarrow Bridge sign Gov. Pinchot paved 16’ wide roads 1930’sGov. Pinchot paved 16’ wide roads 1930’s Roads widen, bridges still at 16’ in Roads widen, bridges still at 16’ in

countrycountry

Slippery When WetSlippery When WetShows car fish tailingShows car fish tailing

Low ClearanceLow Clearance Height in Feet and InchesHeight in Feet and Inches Canada would be metricCanada would be metric


Shoulder SignsShoulder Signs Low shoulderLow shoulder Soft shoulderSoft shoulder

Traffic Control SignsTraffic Control Signs Traffic light aheadTraffic light ahead Stop Sign aheadStop Sign ahead

Shared RoadwayShared Roadway Bicycles, pedestrians, Schools, CartsBicycles, pedestrians, Schools, Carts

CONSTRUCTION SIGNSCONSTRUCTION SIGNS

Work ZonesWork Zones Headlights onHeadlights on Fines and points doubleFines and points double

Flagger Flagger Traffic controlled from the groundTraffic controlled from the ground Use a sign post with “Slow” and “StopUse a sign post with “Slow” and “Stop””

Arrow BoardsArrow Boards Arrows move traffic , V’s place merger pointArrows move traffic , V’s place merger point Watch for barrels, cones and concrete Watch for barrels, cones and concrete

blocksblocks

Guide Signs- GreenGuide Signs- Green Largest and smallest signs on roadwayLargest and smallest signs on roadway

Interstate signsInterstate signs Road name sign on every streetRoad name sign on every street

Freeway show location of exitsFreeway show location of exits Interstate Highways: Interstate Highways: numbers countnumbers count

Even Number (4,22) East/WestEven Number (4,22) East/West Odd Number (3,81) North/SouthOdd Number (3,81) North/South Three Digits:Three Digits:

Even I-295 Beltway or loop, end on interstateEven I-295 Beltway or loop, end on interstate Odd I-312 Spur that leads to a location and Odd I-312 Spur that leads to a location and

stopsstops Mileage markers- distance from state lineMileage markers- distance from state line

ROUTE MARKERSROUTE MARKERS

U. S. RoutesU. S. Routes Shaped like a “Marshall’s Badge”Shaped like a “Marshall’s Badge” Best of the Secondary RoadsBest of the Secondary Roads

PA RoutesPA Routes Shaped like a “Keystone”Shaped like a “Keystone”

Directional arrowsDirectional arrows Directs you as you come to a road Directs you as you come to a road

junctionjunction

SERVICE SIGNS- Blue ColorSERVICE SIGNS- Blue Color

International SymbolsInternational Symbols Shape on blue field informs you of Shape on blue field informs you of

servicesservices Business Logo signsBusiness Logo signs

Logo tells exactly what is at the exitLogo tells exactly what is at the exit Location of signsLocation of signs

Found between mile signs on InterstatesFound between mile signs on Interstates Must be within 2 miles of the exitMust be within 2 miles of the exit

PAVEMENT MARKINGSPAVEMENT MARKINGS

Yellow LinesYellow Lines Separates two way trafficSeparates two way traffic

White LinesWhite Lines Separates one way trafficSeparates one way traffic

Solid lineSolid line Stay in the lane of travelStay in the lane of travel

Broken lineBroken line Passing is allowedPassing is allowed

Zebra StripsZebra Strips Stay out of the restricted area that is indicatedStay out of the restricted area that is indicated

CHAPTER 3: Learning to DriveCHAPTER 3: Learning to Drive

Topics:Topics: Choosing Safety FirstChoosing Safety First Everyday Driving SkillsEveryday Driving Skills Special CircumstancesSpecial Circumstances Emergency SituationsEmergency Situations

CHOOSING SAFETY FIRSTCHOOSING SAFETY FIRST

Vehicle Check: Preparing to DriveVehicle Check: Preparing to Drive Adjust Seat-Adjust Seat- bent legs, bent elbowsbent legs, bent elbows Fasten Seatbelt-Fasten Seatbelt- both shoulder and lap both shoulder and lap

beltbelt Secure Loose Items-Secure Loose Items- stop flying objectsstop flying objects Adjust Review Mirrors-Adjust Review Mirrors- enhanced mirrorsenhanced mirrors Adjust Ventilation-Adjust Ventilation- comfort of the drivercomfort of the driver Adjust Head Restraint-Adjust Head Restraint- prevents whiplashprevents whiplash Wear Corrective lenses-Wear Corrective lenses- required if notedrequired if noted Lock the Doors-Lock the Doors- increase survival by 75%increase survival by 75%

Choosing Safety FirstChoosing Safety First

Seatbelts: single most effective thing Seatbelts: single most effective thing to doto do 2008 Saved 13,000 lives2008 Saved 13,000 lives 2004-2008 saved over 75,000 lives2004-2008 saved over 75,000 lives

Least likely to Buckle UpLeast likely to Buckle Up Young menYoung men Pick up truck occupantsPick up truck occupants Rural Drivers and night time driversRural Drivers and night time drivers


Driver Factors:Driver Factors: Inattention- Inattention- accounts for 25-30% of crashesaccounts for 25-30% of crashes

- 28% of crashes caused from use of phone- 28% of crashes caused from use of phone Driver Distraction:Driver Distraction:

Eyes off the road- reading, looking for somethingEyes off the road- reading, looking for something Hands off the steering wheel/TextingHands off the steering wheel/Texting

- 25 States have banned Texting- 25 States have banned Texting FoodFood Electric ItemsElectric Items Interaction with othersInteraction with others

Lack of Sleep- Lack of Sleep- same as driving drunksame as driving drunk


Driver’s Health FactorsDriver’s Health Factors Vision checked from time to timeVision checked from time to time Hearing checkedHearing checked Medications and diseasesMedications and diseases

Alcohol and DrivingAlcohol and Driving One person dies every 30 minutesOne person dies every 30 minutes 30% of teen death’s are alcohol related30% of teen death’s are alcohol related Impairment starts with the first drinkImpairment starts with the first drink Drugs account for another 20% of deathsDrugs account for another 20% of deaths

EVERYDAY DRIVING SKILLSEVERYDAY DRIVING SKILLS

Managing SpaceManaging Space Managing SpeedManaging Speed Turns, Merging and PassingTurns, Merging and Passing Negotiating IntersectionsNegotiating Intersections Negotiating CurvesNegotiating Curves Negotiating Interstates and FreewaysNegotiating Interstates and Freeways

SMITH SYSTEM of SEEINGSMITH SYSTEM of SEEING

5 Point Plan for Defensive Driving5 Point Plan for Defensive Driving 1. 1. Aim HighAim High 2. 2. Get the BIG PictureGet the BIG Picture 3. 3. Keep Your Eyes MovingKeep Your Eyes Moving 4. 4. Make Sure Others SEE youMake Sure Others SEE you 5. 5. Leave yourself an OUTLeave yourself an OUT

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SIPDE ProcessSIPDE Process

S– S– SearchSearch- - scan aheadscan ahead I– I– IdentifyIdentify- - all risksall risks P– P– PredictPredict- - what the risk will do what the risk will do

wrongwrong D– D– DecideDecide- - how to handle problemhow to handle problem E– E– ExecuteExecute- - do what you decideddo what you decided


Top Ten Reason Teens Crash:Top Ten Reason Teens Crash: 1. 1. Driving Too Fast 2. Moves into trafficDriving Too Fast 2. Moves into traffic 3. Careless turns 4. Wrong side of the 3. Careless turns 4. Wrong side of the

roadroad 5. Tailgating5. Tailgating 6. Speeding 6. Speeding 7. Curve issues 8. Distractions7. Curve issues 8. Distractions 9. Running Traffic Control9. Running Traffic Control 10.10. Inexperience Inexperience


Managing Space:Managing Space: Keep a Space Cushion- allows for reactionKeep a Space Cushion- allows for reaction

4 Seconds between vehicles- ideal conditions4 Seconds between vehicles- ideal conditions Add one second for all additional issuesAdd one second for all additional issues

Allow Longer time if:Allow Longer time if: 1. 1. Slippery roads 2. Trail car wants to passSlippery roads 2. Trail car wants to pass 3. Large vehicle 3. Large vehicle 4. Heavy load 4. Heavy load 5. Down hill 6. Approaching slow mover5. Down hill 6. Approaching slow mover 7. Stopped uphill 8. Lead car can’t see you7. Stopped uphill 8. Lead car can’t see you


Keep Space to the SidesKeep Space to the Sides Stay centered in available spaceStay centered in available space Move to the left to allow mergingMove to the left to allow merging Watch for opening doors and Watch for opening doors and

pedestrianspedestrians Separate HazardsSeparate Hazards

Keep Space to the RearKeep Space to the Rear Use mirrors and 4 second ruleUse mirrors and 4 second rule Watch for tailgatersWatch for tailgaters


Blind SpotsBlind Spots Traditional MirrorsTraditional Mirrors Enhanced MirrorsEnhanced Mirrors

Looking Ahead- Looking Ahead- scanscan the road ahead the road ahead Look 10 to 15 seconds to begin scanningLook 10 to 15 seconds to begin scanning Look for:Look for:

Vehicles and Pedestrian in line of travelVehicles and Pedestrian in line of travel Slow movers and stopped vehiclesSlow movers and stopped vehicles Signs that warn or guide you alongSigns that warn or guide you along


Looking to the SidesLooking to the Sides Scan at intersections; keep head on a pivotScan at intersections; keep head on a pivot Look “left-right-left” see the late crossersLook “left-right-left” see the late crossers Green light means think about goingGreen light means think about going

Looking BehindLooking Behind Use the mirrors as often as possibleUse the mirrors as often as possible Changing lanes, merging, exitingChanging lanes, merging, exiting Use signal to show intentUse signal to show intent Backing up with mirror assist, use your eyesBacking up with mirror assist, use your eyes


Night Time Driving- more dangerousNight Time Driving- more dangerous DangersDangers: : Limited vision, Other driver’s lights Limited vision, Other driver’s lights

can blind you, More people are tired and under can blind you, More people are tired and under the influencethe influence

State Laws for Use of HeadlightsState Laws for Use of Headlights: : Insufficient light, Bad weather, Can not see Insufficient light, Bad weather, Can not see 1,000 ft. ahead, Between sunset & sunrise, 1,000 ft. ahead, Between sunset & sunrise, Work ZonesWork Zones

Safety Issues with HeadlightsSafety Issues with Headlights: : Low beams Low beams within 500 ft. of oncoming traffic, 300 ft. within 500 ft. of oncoming traffic, 300 ft. behind a vehicle, Look to berm if blinded behind a vehicle, Look to berm if blinded

OVERDRIVING YOUR OVERDRIVING YOUR HEADLIGHTSHEADLIGHTS

Driving so fast you can not stop in Driving so fast you can not stop in time to avoid a hazard that appears time to avoid a hazard that appears within the length of road ahead within the length of road ahead lighted by your headlightslighted by your headlights

Dry road: @ 55 MPH more than 250ft Dry road: @ 55 MPH more than 250ft to stopto stop

MANAGING SPEEDMANAGING SPEED

Posted Speed Limit- Black and White signPosted Speed Limit- Black and White sign

Maximum Speed - Ideal ConditionsMaximum Speed - Ideal Conditions

No +5 mph or moreNo +5 mph or more

Cruise Control won’t count if speedingCruise Control won’t count if speeding

Adjusted Speed Limit- driving to Adjusted Speed Limit- driving to conditionsconditions

Slower than Speed Limit signSlower than Speed Limit sign

Common Speed- moving with the flowCommon Speed- moving with the flow

5-7 mph over, not with the fastest cars5-7 mph over, not with the fastest cars


Road Conditions:Road Conditions: Wet PavementWet Pavement

Watch for “Slippery when Wet” signsWatch for “Slippery when Wet” signs First 5 minutes oils and grease mixes with water, First 5 minutes oils and grease mixes with water,

“Summer Ice”“Summer Ice” Allow more timeAllow more time

HydroplaningHydroplaning Tires lift up onto the waterTires lift up onto the water 1/101/10thth of an inch will lift car of an inch will lift car

Snow and Ice- remember one word GENTLYSnow and Ice- remember one word GENTLY Black ice is invisibleBlack ice is invisible Colder the better ice and snow stay crystalColder the better ice and snow stay crystal

Tire SmartTire Smart

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19% at least 1 tire underinflated by 19% at least 1 tire underinflated by 8lbs8lbs

11% Bald11% Bald

Tires can lose as much as 50% of Tires can lose as much as 50% of inflation pressure and not appear flat.inflation pressure and not appear flat.

REACTING TO SLICK ROADS REACTING TO SLICK ROADS

Reduce speed 5-10 mphReduce speed 5-10 mph Ice and snow may need slower Ice and snow may need slower

speedsspeeds Do all actions GentlyDo all actions Gently Do NOT use your cruise controlDo NOT use your cruise control Shade will keep roads icy longerShade will keep roads icy longer Approach intersection expect to slideApproach intersection expect to slide


Visibility ConditionsVisibility Conditions FogFog

Use low beams on headlightsUse low beams on headlights Think 4 second stopping distanceThink 4 second stopping distance

SnowSnow Blinding can be snowballs and adds glareBlinding can be snowballs and adds glare Low beamsLow beams

RainRain Keep wiper speed to deal with rainKeep wiper speed to deal with rain Expect spray from other carsExpect spray from other cars


Traffic FlowTraffic Flow Speed difference causes crashesSpeed difference causes crashes Maintain space cushionMaintain space cushion React to restricted areaReact to restricted area Yield to Emergency VehiclesYield to Emergency Vehicles

Reacting to Slow MoversReacting to Slow Movers Orange reflective Triangle max 25 mphOrange reflective Triangle max 25 mph Stay back till passingStay back till passing


Communicating Your ActionsCommunicating Your Actions SignalsSignals

Law requires turn signalsLaw requires turn signals 100’ below 35mph 300’ over 35 mph, Make clear100’ below 35mph 300’ over 35 mph, Make clear

Hand Signals if electric signals failHand Signals if electric signals fail Lights Flash to give right of wayLights Flash to give right of way Four ways- Four ways-

To indicate problem with speedTo indicate problem with speed Car broken downCar broken down

Horn is an alarming device (Chicken Horn is an alarming device (Chicken Little)Little)

TURNING, MERGINGTURNING, MERGINGand PASSINGand PASSING

Signal before you turnSignal before you turn Legal distance and makes the turn clearLegal distance and makes the turn clear

Position your car in the correct lanePosition your car in the correct lane Nearest lane or lanes indicated with Nearest lane or lanes indicated with

arrowsarrows Control your speedControl your speed

Don’t over steer or under steerDon’t over steer or under steer Complete the turn in the proper laneComplete the turn in the proper lane

Enter first lane moving in your directionEnter first lane moving in your direction

TURNING, MERGING, PASSINGTURNING, MERGING, PASSING

Right and Left TurnsRight and Left Turns Proper lane and enter proper laneProper lane and enter proper lane Left turns yield to all other trafficLeft turns yield to all other traffic

Center Lane TurningCenter Lane Turning NOT an acceleration lane, enter, stop, turnNOT an acceleration lane, enter, stop, turn

U-TurnsU-Turns LEGAL in PA everywhere except where LEGAL in PA everywhere except where

signedsigned Do not interrupt traffic flowDo not interrupt traffic flow Do it where your action can be seenDo it where your action can be seen

TURNS ON REDTURNS ON RED

Right Turn on REDRight Turn on RED No signNo sign Must stop, yield and enter flowMust stop, yield and enter flow

Left Turn on REDLeft Turn on RED On a One Way street to a One Way streetOn a One Way street to a One Way street Turn on RED rules applyTurn on RED rules apply

NO TURN ON REDNO TURN ON RED Sign make turns either way illegalSign make turns either way illegal

CROSSING TRAFFICCROSSING TRAFFIC

Remember:Remember:Cross completely don’t block intersectionCross completely don’t block intersectionMove into the intersection and waitMove into the intersection and waitLeft turns must yieldLeft turns must yieldAt IntersectionsAt Intersections

Straight across is safest 3-6 secondsStraight across is safest 3-6 secondsRight Turn needs 4-8 secondsRight Turn needs 4-8 secondsLeft turn most dangerous 6-9 Left turn most dangerous 6-9

secondsseconds

MERGING, PASSING TRAFFICMERGING, PASSING TRAFFIC

Merging with TrafficMerging with Traffic Good driver’s judgmentGood driver’s judgment Accelerate to catch trafficAccelerate to catch traffic No passing on the rampNo passing on the ramp

Passing-Passing- Is it legalIs it legal Is it worth itIs it worth it Does your car have the power neededDoes your car have the power needed

PASSINGPASSING

Two Lane Road- legalTwo Lane Road- legal Posted speed is passing speedPosted speed is passing speed Risk a head on collisionRisk a head on collision

Passing on the RIGHTPassing on the RIGHT Waiting for left turner, if room is availableWaiting for left turner, if room is available Multiple lane roadwayMultiple lane roadway

No PassingNo Passing Intersections, bridges, tunnelsIntersections, bridges, tunnels Curves, hill crests, shoulder of multi laneCurves, hill crests, shoulder of multi lane

NEGOTIATING INTERSECTIONSNEGOTIATING INTERSECTIONS

Yielding vs Right of WayYielding vs Right of Way Approaching IntersectionsApproaching Intersections

Signs and pavement marking, signal Signs and pavement marking, signal intentintent

Traffic Signal and Stop SignsTraffic Signal and Stop Signs Point of No ReturnPoint of No Return Stop Signs never become GO signsStop Signs never become GO signs

One Way – Wrong Way SignsOne Way – Wrong Way Signs White line and traffic flowWhite line and traffic flow

NEGOTIATING INTERSECTIONSNEGOTIATING INTERSECTIONS

Moving Through an IntersectionMoving Through an Intersection

Straight across is safest 3-6 secondsStraight across is safest 3-6 seconds

Right Turn needs 4-8 secondsRight Turn needs 4-8 seconds

Left turn most dangerous 6-9 secondsLeft turn most dangerous 6-9 seconds Jug HandlesJug Handles

No Left Turns all Right and Crossing TrafficNo Left Turns all Right and Crossing Traffic Circular Intersections or Traffic CirclesCircular Intersections or Traffic Circles

Know where you’re going and need to exitKnow where you’re going and need to exit Signal all lane changes and move with flowSignal all lane changes and move with flow

NEGOTIATING CURVESNEGOTIATING CURVES

Most Common Teen CrashMost Common Teen Crash Getting Through the CurveGetting Through the Curve

Slow before entering, See the end Slow before entering, See the end accelerate accelerate

Momentum will take you straight out of Momentum will take you straight out of the curve M>F you leave the roadthe curve M>F you leave the road

Friction allows tire to grip the road and Friction allows tire to grip the road and steer the curve F>M car holds the roadsteer the curve F>M car holds the road

Banked Curve- Banked Curve- inside is lower than outsideinside is lower than outside

PHYSICS OF DRIVINGPHYSICS OF DRIVING

ENERGY OF MOTIONENERGY OF MOTION: : Square of the Square of the difference difference in speed in speed

10MPH= (X) EOM10MPH= (X) EOM

20MPH= (4X) EOM 2x220MPH= (4X) EOM 2x2

50MPH= (25X) EOM 5x550MPH= (25X) EOM 5x5

WEIGHT PUNISHES/SPEED KILLSWEIGHT PUNISHES/SPEED KILLS

PHYSICS CONT.PHYSICS CONT.

DISTANCE BETWEEN IMPACT & TOTAL DISTANCE BETWEEN IMPACT & TOTAL STOP:STOP:

TireTire:: Traction and inflation impacts Traction and inflation impacts stoppingstopping

Car ConditionCar Condition:: Shocks and springs Shocks and springs effect effect tire’s grip tire’s grip

Road ConditionRoad Condition:: Surface effects grip Surface effects grip and and tire contact tire contact

PHYSICS CONT.PHYSICS CONT.

MOMENTUMMOMENTUM:: (Mass x Velocity) (Mass x Velocity) STRAIGHT STRAIGHT LINE FORCE LINE FORCE

Ex: 80,000 lbs @ 2 MPH= 4,000 lbs @ Ex: 80,000 lbs @ 2 MPH= 4,000 lbs @ 40 MPH40 MPH

FRICTION:FRICTION: Heat Produced by Rubbing Heat Produced by Rubbing Objects Objects

Ex: Tires Rubbing the Pavement Ex: Tires Rubbing the Pavement

Friction Cont.Friction Cont.

MOMENTUM>FRICTIONMOMENTUM>FRICTION== Car goes Car goes in straight linein straight line

MOMENTUM<FRICTIONMOMENTUM<FRICTION== Car follows Car follows the steering wheelthe steering wheel

FORCEFORCE:: Newton’s Second LawNewton’s Second Law

F=MA or Force=Mass x AccelerationF=MA or Force=Mass x Acceleration

TOTAL STOPPING DISTANCE:TOTAL STOPPING DISTANCE: Approximately 4 sec.Approximately 4 sec.

Perception Time/Distance=Perception Time/Distance= Driver Driver controls this partcontrols this part

Reaction Time/Distance=Reaction Time/Distance= ¾ Second ¾ Second to reactto react

Stopping Distance=Stopping Distance= Road surface, Road surface, Car, WeatherCar, Weather

FEET PER SECOND:FEET PER SECOND: Distance Distance traveled in one second at speedtraveled in one second at speed

Formula:Formula: Speed Traveled + ½ Speed= Speed Traveled + ½ Speed= Feet per SecondFeet per Second

EX:EX: 60 MPH + 30= 90 Feet per Second 60 MPH + 30= 90 Feet per Second

NEGOTIATING FREEWAYNEGOTIATING FREEWAY OR INTERSTATES OR INTERSTATES

Entering using the rampEntering using the ramp On the ramp see the gap, signalOn the ramp see the gap, signal Acceleration lane gain speed and MERGEAcceleration lane gain speed and MERGE

Traveling on the freeway- Traveling on the freeway- 65mph/100f/sec65mph/100f/sec Stay alert avoid highway hypnosisStay alert avoid highway hypnosis

ExitingExiting Move onto deceleration lane, begin slowingMove onto deceleration lane, begin slowing Check ramp Speed Limit, slow to road speedCheck ramp Speed Limit, slow to road speed

PARKINGPARKING

Parallel- car at no risk to trafficParallel- car at no risk to traffic Downhill with or without a curb cut tires Downhill with or without a curb cut tires

rightright Uphill with a Curb Cut tire left, swing to curbUphill with a Curb Cut tire left, swing to curb Uphill no curb Tire cut right, rolls off roadUphill no curb Tire cut right, rolls off road

Angle- Angle- 1/3 of car moves into traffic1/3 of car moves into traffic Perpendicular- most dangerousPerpendicular- most dangerous

Need to put ½ to ¾ of car into trafficNeed to put ½ to ¾ of car into traffic Solid van will block view, backup blindSolid van will block view, backup blind

PARKING LAWSPARKING LAWS

No PARKING ISSUES No PARKING ISSUES need to know these for testneed to know these for test

Double Park Double Park On SidewalkOn Sidewalk In IntersectionIn Intersection In CrosswalkIn Crosswalk Near ConstructionNear Construction On bridge, overpassOn bridge, overpass On RR tracksOn RR tracks Between divided roadBetween divided road Signed No ParkingSigned No Parking Signed No StoppingSigned No Stopping 15’ Fire hydrant15’ Fire hydrant 20’ Crosswalk20’ Crosswalk 30’ intersection control30’ intersection control 20’ Fire station drive20’ Fire station drive Block StreetcarsBlock Streetcars On limited access roadOn limited access road

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCESSPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Work ZoneWork Zone Fines and penalties doubleFines and penalties double Headlights must be on, not safety lightsHeadlights must be on, not safety lights Obey the flagger, lengthen following Obey the flagger, lengthen following

distancedistance Railroad CrossingRailroad Crossing

Obey lights and gatesObey lights and gates Never start across without speed to clear Never start across without speed to clear

tracktrack Don’t get trapped on the tracks by trafficDon’t get trapped on the tracks by traffic

SHARING THE ROADWAYSSHARING THE ROADWAYS

Pedestrians- facing trafficPedestrians- facing traffic Move slower than trafficMove slower than traffic Low profile targetLow profile target Judge response by physical sizeJudge response by physical size

Bicyclists and MotorcyclistsBicyclists and Motorcyclists Move with the flow of trafficMove with the flow of traffic Motorcycles factor of 2, accel 2x stop in ½ Motorcycles factor of 2, accel 2x stop in ½

distancedistance Horses and Horse drawn cart- don’t startleHorses and Horse drawn cart- don’t startle

Two brains are at workTwo brains are at work

SHARING THE ROADWAYSSHARING THE ROADWAYS

Trucks and Buses- Trucks and Buses- you must see their mirrorsyou must see their mirrors Passing- Passing- equals two car lengthsequals two car lengths Being Passed- Being Passed- hit with air blasthit with air blast Following- Following- be able to see the “BIG PICTURE”be able to see the “BIG PICTURE” Turns- Turns- there is a wide swingthere is a wide swing Oversized load- Oversized load- reduces lane of travel, lead carreduces lane of travel, lead car Backing- Backing- moving into blind spotmoving into blind spot Escape ramps- Escape ramps- Stop runaway trucksStop runaway trucks Buses Have the same characteristicsBuses Have the same characteristics

SCHOOL BUS SAFETYSCHOOL BUS SAFETY

State Protects the ChildrenState Protects the Children Failing to stop 60 suspension of LicenseFailing to stop 60 suspension of License 5 Points on your driving record5 Points on your driving record

Safety Island Safety Island Amber lights announce the stopAmber lights announce the stop Flashing RED lights stop within 10’ Flashing RED lights stop within 10’ Wait till lights and sign retractWait till lights and sign retract

Legal to Pass- never with flowLegal to Pass- never with flow Opposite side of physically divided Opposite side of physically divided

highwayhighway

EMERGENCY VEHICLESEMERGENCY VEHICLES

You are NOT part of the situationYou are NOT part of the situation You should immediatelyYou should immediately::

1 1 Pull to the curbPull to the curb 2 One way get clear2 One way get clear 3 Stay out of intersection 4 Allow 500’ to start3 Stay out of intersection 4 Allow 500’ to start 5 be sure no other vehicle is coming5 be sure no other vehicle is coming

Obey Police or traffic controllerObey Police or traffic controller Take sirens seriously Take sirens seriously Snow Plows – reduce travel laneSnow Plows – reduce travel lane

ROAD RAGEROAD RAGE

New phenomenonNew phenomenon Never use car to express angerNever use car to express anger Never take an act of rage personallyNever take an act of rage personally Don’t retaliate of teach a lessonDon’t retaliate of teach a lesson What to do: never stop or confrontWhat to do: never stop or confront

1 1 Get out of the wayGet out of the way2 Avoid eye contact2 Avoid eye contact 3 Keep fast lane free 3 Keep fast lane free 4 Don’t challenge4 Don’t challenge 5 Ignore gesture out burst, call police5 Ignore gesture out burst, call police

DEALING with DEALING with DRIVING EMERGENCIESDRIVING EMERGENCIES

Steer out of troubleSteer out of trouble Faster than braking to avoid a crashFaster than braking to avoid a crash Snap turn and snap recoverySnap turn and snap recovery

Braking suddenly- don’t pump the Braking suddenly- don’t pump the pedalpedal With ABS brake hard and continue steeringWith ABS brake hard and continue steering Without ABS squeeze brake don’t lock upWithout ABS squeeze brake don’t lock up

Control a skid- fishtailingControl a skid- fishtailing Steer where you want to go, work backSteer where you want to go, work back Catch it before 90* or you won’t recoverCatch it before 90* or you won’t recover


Flooded RoadwayFlooded Roadway Know the depth of the waterKnow the depth of the water 2’ can cause your car to float, 6” lose 2’ can cause your car to float, 6” lose

controlcontrol Accelerator Sticks- car gains speedAccelerator Sticks- car gains speed

Keep eyes on road and tap the gas pedal Keep eyes on road and tap the gas pedal hardhard

Hook the mat with your heal and pull backHook the mat with your heal and pull back Turn car off, shift to (N) and coast of roadTurn car off, shift to (N) and coast of road


Brake FailureBrake Failure Pump pedal try to build braking pressure Pump pedal try to build braking pressure Release parking brake and apply pressureRelease parking brake and apply pressure Don’t yank the cable tight it will breakDon’t yank the cable tight it will break

Tire Blowout- sudden total loss of airTire Blowout- sudden total loss of air Hold wheel tight and fight the swerveHold wheel tight and fight the swerve Don’t brake, allow roll down, leave roadwayDon’t brake, allow roll down, leave roadway Change TireChange Tire

CHANGING A TIRECHANGING A TIRE

Manual will tell the how’s and where’sManual will tell the how’s and where’s Get passengers to a safe location Get passengers to a safe location (out of (out of

car)car)

Loosen lug nuts while tire is on the Loosen lug nuts while tire is on the groundground

Lift car properly- high enough to changeLift car properly- high enough to change Place spare and hand tighten lug nutsPlace spare and hand tighten lug nuts Lower car and tighten lugs across axleLower car and tighten lugs across axle Get to a repair shop- 50/50 tiresGet to a repair shop- 50/50 tires

OFF ROAD RECOVERYOFF ROAD RECOVERY

Different than what your parents learnDifferent than what your parents learn They learned the ¼ turn, ¼ turn styleThey learned the ¼ turn, ¼ turn style

Recovery TechniquesRecovery Techniques Move to the right and center the road’s Move to the right and center the road’s

edgeedge Scan for a smooth spot to steer back onScan for a smooth spot to steer back on Drive to that point and gently return to Drive to that point and gently return to

lanelane Only if lane if blocked use ¼ turn, ¼ turnOnly if lane if blocked use ¼ turn, ¼ turn

HEAD ON COLLISIONHEAD ON COLLISION

Should be seen at a distance if Should be seen at a distance if scanningscanning

Car is in your lane:Car is in your lane: 1 Sound your horn1 Sound your horn 2 Use right hand escape route first2 Use right hand escape route first 3 left swerve is dangerous but available3 left swerve is dangerous but available 4 If crash is unavoidable brake hard, and 4 If crash is unavoidable brake hard, and

brace for impact, slowing reduces brace for impact, slowing reduces damagedamage

FUNERAL PROCESSIONFUNERAL PROCESSION

Show RESPECTShow RESPECT Yield to vehicles in the processionYield to vehicles in the procession Do not join the flowDo not join the flow If lead car make traffic light they all goIf lead car make traffic light they all go Cars in procession should have lights Cars in procession should have lights

onon Cars in procession may have flags alsoCars in procession may have flags also

CHAPTER 4CHAPTER 4

POINT SYSTEM- POINT SYSTEM- Driver profileDriver profile POLICE STOP- POLICE STOP- what to do and not dowhat to do and not do CRASHES AND YOUR RESPONSE- CRASHES AND YOUR RESPONSE-

information you need to shareinformation you need to share DRUGS, ALCOHOL and DRIVING- DRUGS, ALCOHOL and DRIVING-

underage use and abuse and its effect on underage use and abuse and its effect on your licenseyour license

LICENSING COMPACT-all states share LICENSING COMPACT-all states share infoinfo

POINT SYSTEMPOINT SYSTEM

Creates a driver’s profileCreates a driver’s profile Points acquiredPoints acquired

First 6 points must take written testFirst 6 points must take written test Second 6 pts Department hearingSecond 6 pts Department hearing Third 6 pts license will have sanctionsThird 6 pts license will have sanctions 16-18 116-18 1stst 6 pts license will be suspended 6 pts license will be suspended Point totals can be found at Point totals can be found at

dmv,state.pa.us dmv,state.pa.us

POINT SYSTEMPOINT SYSTEM

Points removedPoints removed State has built in forgiveness systemState has built in forgiveness system 3 points removed each year of safe 3 points removed each year of safe

drivingdriving If 0 points for one year record is wiped If 0 points for one year record is wiped

cleanclean License suspension or revokedLicense suspension or revoked

Suspended for given timeSuspended for given time Must apply for license restitution pay $25Must apply for license restitution pay $25 Revoked license it is ILLEGAL to drive Revoked license it is ILLEGAL to drive

CAR INSURANCECAR INSURANCE

Liability InsuranceLiability Insurance Minimum coverage in PA, MUST be Minimum coverage in PA, MUST be

carriedcarried Pays for all damages to othersPays for all damages to others Failure to insure, loss of car registrationFailure to insure, loss of car registration

Comprehensive InsuranceComprehensive Insurance Pays for all damages to them and YOUPays for all damages to them and YOU Banks require this till car is paid forBanks require this till car is paid for

POLICE STOPPOLICE STOP

Respond to the flashing lights/sirenRespond to the flashing lights/siren What to do when stopped:What to do when stopped:

1 Signal your intent 2 Light interior1 Signal your intent 2 Light interior 3 Limit movement3 Limit movement 4 Place hands on 4 Place hands on

wheelwheel 5 Keep seat belted 6 stay in car5 Keep seat belted 6 stay in car 7 Inform the police if carrying firearms7 Inform the police if carrying firearms 8 Wait to be told to get your license8 Wait to be told to get your license 9 BE POLITE9 BE POLITE

CRASHESCRASHES

If in a crash do the following:If in a crash do the following: 1 Stop immediately, pull off road if possible1 Stop immediately, pull off road if possible 2 Call police if anyone dies or is hospitalized2 Call police if anyone dies or is hospitalized 3 Call police if either car needs towed3 Call police if either car needs towed 4 Get the following information:4 Get the following information:

1 Name/address1 Name/address 2 Car registration 2 Car registration numbernumber

3 Phone Number3 Phone Number 4 Insurance policy #4 Insurance policy # 5 Get names of all involved, witnesses5 Get names of all involved, witnesses Parked car you must leave the above Parked car you must leave the above

information or it is a hit and runinformation or it is a hit and run

VI. INFLUENCES UPON DRIVING VI. INFLUENCES UPON DRIVING PERFORMANCEPERFORMANCE

A. Know the Legal Aspects of Alcohol A. Know the Legal Aspects of Alcohol and and Other Drug UseOther Drug Use

1. JUST SAY “1. JUST SAY “NONO””

a. If you never start you never a. If you never start you never have have to quit to quit

b. All addictions are acquired, b. All addictions are acquired, except for babies except for babies

2. Terms For Drinking and Driving2. Terms For Drinking and Driving

a. BAC: a. BAC: Blood Alcohol Content or Blood Alcohol Content or Concentration Concentration

b. DUI: b. DUI: Driving Under the Driving Under the InfluenceInfluence

c. DWI: c. DWI: Driving While IntoxicatedDriving While Intoxicated

d. Driving Impairedd. Driving Impaired

e. Breathalyzer: e. Breathalyzer: Machine that Machine that checks BACchecks BAC

f. Field Sobriety Test: f. Field Sobriety Test: Physical Physical and/or Verbaland/or Verbal

g. Nystagmus: g. Nystagmus: Eyes Sweep side Eyes Sweep side to side, Jerky or Stuttering when to side, Jerky or Stuttering when drunkdrunk

UNDER THE INFLUENCEUNDER THE INFLUENCE

What constitutes a DUIWhat constitutes a DUI 21 years and older a BAC of .0821 years and older a BAC of .08 Under 21 a BAC of .02Under 21 a BAC of .02

IMPLIED CONSENT lawIMPLIED CONSENT law You will DRUG TEST on DEMANDYou will DRUG TEST on DEMAND Blood, breathe or urine testBlood, breathe or urine test Failure to do so is automatic DUI arrestFailure to do so is automatic DUI arrest Closes oxidation windowCloses oxidation window

PENALITIES FOR ABUSEPENALITIES FOR ABUSE

State has developed a 3 tiered scaleState has developed a 3 tiered scale Based on age and BAC levelsBased on age and BAC levels Table One .08 - .099Table One .08 - .099 Table Two BAC .1 to .159 Table Two BAC .1 to .159 (minors land (minors land

here)here)

Table Three BAC .16 and upTable Three BAC .16 and up Average DUI in PA is .22Average DUI in PA is .22 ARD= ARD= Accelerated Rehabilitation Accelerated Rehabilitation

DispositionDisposition

PENALITIES PENALITIES

ARD includes the followingARD includes the following 1. 1. 90 day loss of license90 day loss of license 2. 2. 6 mon. court supervised6 mon. court supervised 3. 3. $300-5,000 fines$300-5,000 fines 4. 4. D&A D&A evaluation/treatmentevaluation/treatment 5. 5. 12 ½ Hours of D&A traffic school12 ½ Hours of D&A traffic school

Zero Tolerance= .02Zero Tolerance= .02 All minorsAll minors Not .00 because of medicines and Not .00 because of medicines and

mouthwashesmouthwashes

UNDERAGE DRINKINGUNDERAGE DRINKING

Under 21 you may not:Under 21 you may not: 1 Buy alcohol1 Buy alcohol 2 Have possession of 2 Have possession of

D&AD&A 3 Have in your car 4 Attempt to buy3 Have in your car 4 Attempt to buy 5 Carry false ID5 Carry false ID

Penalties: will begin on 16Penalties: will begin on 16thth birthday birthday $500 plus court cost$500 plus court cost Suspension- 1Suspension- 1stst 90 days, 2 90 days, 2ndnd 1 year, 2 1 year, 2

yearsyears

Penalties when intoxicated w/wout a carPenalties when intoxicated w/wout a car

A. 21 + year of age – Full adultA. 21 + year of age – Full adult

1) 30 day suspension of license 1) 30 day suspension of license

2) 72 hour in 2) 72 hour in jailjail

3) $300 to $5,000 in fees and 3) $300 to $5,000 in fees and finesfines

4) Order to have drug evaluation4) Order to have drug evaluation

5) Must accept findings of 5) Must accept findings of evaluationevaluation

6) 12 ½ hour of Alcohol Driving 6) 12 ½ hour of Alcohol Driving SchoolSchool

b. 18-21 years of ageb. 18-21 years of age1) Same as adult, except parents1) Same as adult, except parents are notified are notified 2) Automatic suspension 3 2) Automatic suspension 3

months months3) One year second offense3) One year second offense4) two years each additional 4) two years each additional offense offense

c. 16-18 yearsc. 16-18 years1) Same as 18-21 no jail time1) Same as 18-21 no jail time2) Mandatory suspension2) Mandatory suspension

COST OF SUPPLING D&ACOST OF SUPPLING D&A

Parents that supply face:Parents that supply face: $1000 for first minor$1000 for first minor $2500 for each additional $2500 for each additional One year in jailOne year in jail Accessory after the fact to any and all Accessory after the fact to any and all

issuesissues

Example 17 minor party would cost Example 17 minor party would cost $41,000$41,000

Evaluating Factors that Influence Evaluating Factors that Influence D&A useD&A use

1. Advertising1. Advertising

a. Aimed at teenage audiencea. Aimed at teenage audience

b. Glamorizes D&A useb. Glamorizes D&A use

c. Thousands of nick at your willc. Thousands of nick at your will

2. Peer Pressure2. Peer Pressure

a. Can be positive and negativea. Can be positive and negative

b. Negative is to share guilt b. Negative is to share guilt

c. Positive steers clearc. Positive steers clear

3. Social Norms and culture3. Social Norms and culture

a. Nationality have different viewsa. Nationality have different views

b. Passage into manhood or b. Passage into manhood or adulthoodadulthood

c. PA has no view, zero usec. PA has no view, zero use

4. Holidays4. Holidays

a. Alcohol is associated with holidaysa. Alcohol is associated with holidays

b. Drinking part of celebrationb. Drinking part of celebration

C. Define and Analyze Problems of DUIC. Define and Analyze Problems of DUI

1. Significance of the problem1. Significance of the problem

a. National Highway Safety 50%a. National Highway Safety 50%

b. MDD Study 80-85%b. MDD Study 80-85%

c. 2007 impact 39,600 highway c. 2007 impact 39,600 highway deathsdeaths

LICENSING COMPACTLICENSING COMPACT

Compact is a national agreementCompact is a national agreement ““One License” concept One License” concept This means your record follows youThis means your record follows you Equal penalties in every stateEqual penalties in every state Respect the laws and decisions of each Respect the laws and decisions of each

otherother Picked up in another state goes on PA Picked up in another state goes on PA

recordrecord

CHAPTER FIVECHAPTER FIVE Name ChangeName Change Seat Belt LawSeat Belt Law Child Restraint LawChild Restraint Law Air Bag SafetyAir Bag Safety Disabilities ActDisabilities Act Reserved Handicapped ParkingReserved Handicapped Parking Organ DonorOrgan Donor Litter LawsLitter Laws Passengers in Truck BedPassengers in Truck Bed Vehicles Inspection and EmmisionsVehicles Inspection and Emmisions

NAME or ADDRESS CHANGENAME or ADDRESS CHANGE

Required to notify PennDOTRequired to notify PennDOT 15 days to complete the notification15 days to complete the notification No CostNo Cost

SEATBELT LAWSSEATBELT LAWS

It’s a law to:It’s a law to: Front Seat riders,Front Seat riders, anyone 8-18 anyone 8-18

anywhere in the car, under 18 anywhere in the car, under 18 passengers=seatbeltspassengers=seatbelts

What seatbelts do:What seatbelts do: Control the secondary impactsControl the secondary impacts They keep you inside the carThey keep you inside the car 25x’s greater chance to survive with 25x’s greater chance to survive with

beltsbelts

CHILD RESTRAINT LAWSCHILD RESTRAINT LAWS

IN PA 7,000 children under 5 in crashesIN PA 7,000 children under 5 in crashes Child Protection Law states:Child Protection Law states:

Under the age of 4 must be in approved Under the age of 4 must be in approved “child safety seat”“child safety seat”

1 year should be in rear facing seat, back seat1 year should be in rear facing seat, back seat Ages 4-8 must be in approved “Child Ages 4-8 must be in approved “Child

Booster Seat”Booster Seat” Driver is responsible to see that all are Driver is responsible to see that all are

securesecure

AIR BAG SAFETY AIR BAG SAFETY

Air bags are supplemental restraint Air bags are supplemental restraint systemsystem

Sit as far away as possible from bagsSit as far away as possible from bags Low grip on steering wheel prevents Low grip on steering wheel prevents

burnsburns No rear facing seat in front seatNo rear facing seat in front seat All children under 12 should be in All children under 12 should be in

back seatback seat

AMERICAN DIABILITY ACTAMERICAN DIABILITY ACT

All test center must provide accessAll test center must provide access Centers must provide for hearing Centers must provide for hearing

problemsproblems Center must provide for the illiterateCenter must provide for the illiterate Center should be contacted in Center should be contacted in

advanceadvance Centers offer alternative testingCenters offer alternative testing

DISABLED PARKINGDISABLED PARKING

Two conditions must be met:Two conditions must be met: Car must display Disabled Plate or place Car must display Disabled Plate or place

cardcard The car must have the disabled in itThe car must have the disabled in it Illegally parking in a disabled Stall:Illegally parking in a disabled Stall:

$50 to $200 in fines$50 to $200 in fines Illegally parked car towed at owner’s Illegally parked car towed at owner’s

expense expense

ORGAN DONORORGAN DONORDESIGNATIONDESIGNATION

Every renewal you must decide to be Every renewal you must decide to be a donora donor

““ORGAN DONOR” will appear on ORGAN DONOR” will appear on licenselicense

Under 18 “parental consent” requiredUnder 18 “parental consent” required Organ Donor’s Trust FundOrgan Donor’s Trust Fund

Contribute $1.00 when renewing licenseContribute $1.00 when renewing license Helps defer cost and create programsHelps defer cost and create programs

ANTI-LITTERING LAWANTI-LITTERING LAW

Illegal to throw anything from carIllegal to throw anything from car Driver is held responsibleDriver is held responsible Fines up to $ 300 if convictedFines up to $ 300 if convicted

PASSENGERS in PASSENGERS in OPEN-BED TRUCKOPEN-BED TRUCK

Trucks max. 35mph if adults riding in Trucks max. 35mph if adults riding in bedbed

No one under 18 may be in the open-No one under 18 may be in the open-bedbed

Exceptions:Exceptions: Farm children doing farm workFarm children doing farm work Children employed by farm’ and at workChildren employed by farm’ and at work Young hunters moving to hunting areaYoung hunters moving to hunting area Children in sanctioned paradesChildren in sanctioned parades

SAFETY and EMISSIONSAFETY and EMISSIONINSPECTIONINSPECTION

Car are safety inspected once a yearCar are safety inspected once a year Can be inspected 90 day in advanceCan be inspected 90 day in advance Problem can be ordered to be fixed 5 Problem can be ordered to be fixed 5

daysdays Emission testing near large citiesEmission testing near large cities Locally we can’t alter the car’s exhaustLocally we can’t alter the car’s exhaust Tune ups and engine work maybe Tune ups and engine work maybe

neededneeded

CHAPTER 6CHAPTER 6REFERENCESREFERENCES

Customer Call CenterCustomer Call Center Road Test and Special Points ExamRoad Test and Special Points Exam Department Forms and PublicationsDepartment Forms and Publications Statewide Maps and Country MapsStatewide Maps and Country Maps Information on Other Programs:Information on Other Programs:

Occupant materialOccupant material Crash scene do’s Crash scene do’s and don’tand don’t

Bicycle manual Operation Lifesaver Bicycle manual Operation Lifesaver materialmaterial

MAP STUDYMAP STUDY

I.I. FRONT OF MAPFRONT OF MAP A. MAP GRIDA. MAP GRID 1. Vertical Sides are Numbered1. Vertical Sides are Numbered a. Top to bottoma. Top to bottom b. Numbers 1 to 13b. Numbers 1 to 13 2. Horizontal Sides are Lettered2. Horizontal Sides are Lettered a. Left to Righta. Left to Right b. A to Zb. A to Z 3. What is located at E4 on the map?3. What is located at E4 on the map?

B. B. LEGEND: Top Right Corner/FrontLEGEND: Top Right Corner/Front 1. Legend Gives Road Types and Size1. Legend Gives Road Types and Size 2. Shows Scale for Communities2. Shows Scale for Communities 3. Has All the Symbol Keys for the Map3. Has All the Symbol Keys for the Map

C. C. PARKS AND RECREATION INDEXPARKS AND RECREATION INDEX 1. Down Left Border1. Down Left Border 2. Shows location of Park2. Shows location of Park 3. Shows what Facilities are Available3. Shows what Facilities are Available

II. BACKSIDE OF THE MAPII. BACKSIDE OF THE MAP

A. A. SELECTED PA COMMUNITIES LISTINGSELECTED PA COMMUNITIES LISTING

1. Listed Alphabetically (County Seats are 1. Listed Alphabetically (County Seats are Red)Red)

2. Show Grid Reference for each Community2. Show Grid Reference for each Community

B. B. CITY MAPSCITY MAPS

1. Goes Street Level for Most Large Cities1. Goes Street Level for Most Large Cities

2. Not Good Enough to find a Specific Spot2. Not Good Enough to find a Specific Spot

C. C. TIME AND MILEAGE CHART TIME AND MILEAGE CHART (Blue State Outline)(Blue State Outline)

1. Connect Major Towns by Most 1. Connect Major Towns by Most Direct Direct Route Route

2. Distance and Time based on 55 2. Distance and Time based on 55 MPH MPH Average Average

D. D. MILEAGE CHARTMILEAGE CHART

1. Towns Listed Alphabetically in 1. Towns Listed Alphabetically in Columns Columns

2. Find Distance by Cross 2. Find Distance by Cross ReferencingReferencing

3. Towns Closest to Titusville: Oil 3. Towns Closest to Titusville: Oil City, City, Erie, and Meadville Erie, and Meadville

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